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Presenting ideas
Unit 1 Career talks
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Teaching objectives
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Presenting ideas
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Reflection
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Homework
Contents
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Teaching objectives
语言能力
掌握与职业相关的核心词汇(如 career, lawyer, engineer, qualification)和常用表达(如 “I'd like to be… because…” “The main advantage of this job is…”),在口语和书面表达中正确运用。
理解并运用表达职业偏好、优缺点的句型结构,能够听懂关于职业介绍的简短对话或独白,捕捉关键信息(职业要求、工作内容、职业前景)。
能根据提示介绍自己理想的职业,清晰阐述选择理由、所需条件和职业规划,完成简单的口头报告或书面短文。
思维品质
学习能力
文化意识
通过对比不同职业的特点和要求,培养分析与比较的思维能力,能够区分不同职业的优势与挑战。
结合自身兴趣、特长和社会需求思考未来职业方向,锻炼逻辑推理能力,形成 “兴趣与职业匹配” 的初步认知。
在小组讨论中积极思考他人的职业观点,敢于提出不同看法并说明理由,培养批判性思维和创新思维。
学会利用词典、网络资源等工具查询陌生的职业词汇和相关信息,掌握自主收集整理职业资料的方法。
积极参与小组合作讨论,学习倾听同伴的发言并记录关键内容,提升合作学习和沟通表达的能力。
能够对自己的口头职业报告进行自评和互评,根据反馈修改完善表达内容,养成反思优化的学习习惯。
了解中外常见职业的异同,比如中外教师的工作模式、医生的职业规范等,感知不同文化背景下的职业价值观。
认识到各行各业对社会发展的重要性,尊重不同职业的劳动者,树立 “职业无高低贵贱” 的平等意识。
关注国内外新兴职业(如 AI 训练师、直播电商运营)的发展趋势,拓宽国际视野,增强对未来职业发展的适应性。
教学重点
掌握职业类核心词汇、短语和表达职业偏好、优缺点的句型,能够熟练进行词汇和句型的口头及书面运用。
能够听懂职业介绍类语篇,提取关键信息;能围绕 “理想职业” 进行有条理的口头陈述。
积极参与课堂讨论,在合作交流中分享自己的职业观点,学习他人的合理建议。
教学难点
准确运用复杂句型表达职业选择的深层理由,比如用 “Not only do I like… but also I'm good at…” 等句式提升表达的逻辑性和丰富性。
结合自身实际制定合理的职业规划,将兴趣、特长与职业需求有效结合,避免空泛表述。
理解中外职业文化的差异,在跨文化交流语境中恰当表达对不同职业的看法,尊重文化多样性。
教学重难点
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Presenting ideas
In this class, you are going to:
Write a report about a job.
Work in groups. List some jobs you find interesting.
e.g. a space tour guide, a virtual reality fashion designer…
early childhood educator
room escape game instructor
fitness coach
veterinarian
personal travel designer
vacation home consultant
e-game coach
exercise therapist
fashion buyer
internet marketing specialist
…
Step 1
Work in groups. Search for information about jobs you find interesting and take a group vote to decide on a job to describe. Think about:
key responsibilities
benefits
challenges
future of the job
For example: Astronaut
1. Key responsibilities(核心职责)
Conduct space experiments, operate spacecraft systems, perform spacewalks, and communicate with ground control to ensure mission success.
2. Benefits(职业优势)
Gain unique cosmic experiences, contribute to cutting-edge science, receive elite training, and inspire future generations in STEM fields.
3. Challenges(面临挑战)
Undergo rigorous physical/mental training, face health risks from microgravity and radiation, and manage stress from isolation and emergencies.
4. Future of the job(职业前景)
Demand will grow with commercial space travel and Mars missions, while tech advances and global cooperation will reshape astronaut roles.
Step 2
Organise your ideas with the help of the following outline and write your report. You may use the following language tips or find useful expressions or sentences from this unit.
—This job is...
—I'd like to report on the job of...
Introduction Introducing the job
This job is one of the most challenging and prestigious roles in human exploration, requiring both advanced scientific expertise and exceptional mental and physical resilience.
I'd like to report on the job of an astronaut, a career that pushes the boundaries of human capability and contributes to our understanding of the universe.
Step 2
Body
Describing the key responsibilities
— They usually do...
— They need to...
— They spend a lot of time...
Describing benefits and challenges
— They (don't) make a lot of money, but...
— People can find a sense of achievement in the job.
— It is... because...
Organise your ideas with the help of the following outline and write your report. You may use the following language tips or find useful expressions or sentences from this unit.
Step 2
Organise your ideas with the help of the following outline and write your report. You may use the following language tips or find useful expressions or sentences from this unit.
Describing the key responsibilities
They usually do scientific experiments in microgravity, perform spacewalks, and maintain spacecraft systems to support mission goals.
They need to undergo years of rigorous physical and technical training to handle the extreme conditions of space travel.
They spend a lot of time collaborating with ground control teams and preparing for long-duration missions away from Earth.
Step 2
Organise your ideas with the help of the following outline and write your report. You may use the following language tips or find useful expressions or sentences from this unit.
Describing benefits and challenges
They don't make a lot of money, but they gain the unparalleled opportunity to contribute to humanity's exploration of the universe and inspire millions worldwide.
People can find a sense of achievement in the job by pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and representing their country in historic space missions.
It is one of the most mentally and physically demanding careers because astronauts must cope with isolation, radiation exposure, and life-or-death emergency situations.
Step 2
Organise your ideas with the help of the following outline and write your report. You may use the following language tips or find useful expressions or sentences from this unit.
Conclusion
Commenting on the job
— It's considered a relaxing /
challenging / ... job.
— It's my dream job.
— This job will (not) be replaced
by technology because...
— There may be no... in the future.
— It will be greatly needed.
Predicting the future of the job
Step 2
Organise your ideas with the help of the following outline and write your report. You may use the following language tips or find useful expressions or sentences from this unit.
Conclusion (Commenting on the job)
It's considered a challenging and pioneering job that demands both extraordinary skill and courage to explore the unknown.
It's my dream job because it lets me contribute to scientific progress and see Earth from a unique cosmic perspective.
Step 2
Organise your ideas with the help of the following outline and write your report. You may use the following language tips or find useful expressions or sentences from this unit.
Predicting the future of the job
This job will not be replaced by technology because human judgement, adaptability, and problem-solving are irreplaceable in handling unexpected space emergencies.
There may be no shortage of astronauts in the future as commercial space travel and Mars exploration missions expand globally.
It will be greatly needed as humanity pushes further into deep space and seeks to establish long-term off-Earth habitats.
Sample
Good morning. I'd like to report on the job of a teacher. This job is meaningful because it shapes the future of young people.
A teacher has a very important job. They usually prepare lessons, teach students in class, and check homework every day. They need to be patient and know a lot. They also spend a lot of time talking with parents. This job has good parts and hard parts. Teachers don't make a lot of money, but they have long holidays and people respect them. They can find a strong sense of achievement when their students learn new things. However, it is a challenging job because they have to take care of many different students.
I believe teachers will not be replaced by technology because teaching needs real human care and encouragement. Machines cannot give that. So, teachers will still be greatly needed in the future. In my opinion, it is a very meaningful job. Thank you for listening.
拓展
Introducing the job
This job is…
I'd like to report on the job of ...
The job I'm going to describe is ...
Let me introduce the occupation of ...
Today's focus is on the job of ...
I'd like to talk to you about the job of ...
Let me share some facts about the career of ...
I'm here today to report on the career of ...
I want to give you a quick look at the job called ...
拓展
Describing the key responsibilities
They usually do ...
They need to ...
They spend a lot of time ...
They have the responsibility to ...
Describing benefits and challenges
They (don't) make a lot of money, but ...
People can find a sense of achievement in the job.
It is ... because ...
If you do the job, you need to ...
It's considered a relaxing / challenging /...job.
It's my dream job.
What I love about this job is + noun / verb-ing.
One big plus of the job is the chance to travel worldwide while you work.
All in all, it's a rewarding (值得做的) but demanding career.
In short, it mixes ... with ...
拓展
Commenting on the job
To sum up, if you love ... and don't mind ..., this job is for you.
拓展
Predicting the future of the job
This job will (not) be replaced by technology because ...
There may be no ... in the future.
It will be greatly needed.
The job has a bright future because ...
The job is a must for ...
I believe the job will soon be ...
It's not hard to imagine a time when every place will have ...
Let's look forward to ...
Step 3
Practise and present your report to the class.
Aspect Criteria Score (1–4) Total score
Content Include basic information, responsibilities, challenges, benefits of the job.
Comment on the job.
Predict the future of the job.
Presentation Speak loudly, clearly and confidently.
Teamwork Everyone takes a part and group members cooperate efficiently.
Step 4
Vote on the best three reports and the best three presentations.
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Reflection
After completing this unit, I understand more about the meaning of work in our lives.
To express my understanding, I can ...
use words and expressions in the unit to talk about jobs.
use the passive in the simple present and the simple future to tell stories about work.
explain the meaning of work in our lives.
* 1=excellent 2=good 3=not yet
I still need to improve: _____________________________________
_____________________________________________________
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Homework
Review the key words and phrases of this lesson. Revise and improve the written report.
Preview the first section of Unit 2, paying attention to the difficult words and sentence structures.
See you in the next class!
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